Subsidized Orchard Land Draw at Ignacio Colorado
An irrigation backed land opening invites settlers to claim 16 000 acres of former Southern Ute land in Pine River Valley near Durango. The State Land Board will conduct a drawing on July 1 to allot 40 to 160 acre parcels at first cost, with water rights bought separately from the Colorado Land Water Supply Company. Final proof rules, payment schedules, and eligibility details are outlined in FAQ form for prospective homesteaders.
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Congress
State Land Board of Colorado
Hus
Colorado
State Land Board
Ignacio
Department of the Interior
Pine River Valley
Durango
Colorado State Land Board
The Cost of Water for Irrigation
The State Land Board fixes the water right at 45 dollars per acre the land cost. Initial filing payment is 25 cents per acre with a schedule of installments through 1919 8 dollars per acre in 1919 and a 6 percent interest on deferred payments.
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State Land Board
Colorado Land and Water Rights for Settlers Advised
A prospectus extols Cary Act land in Colorado with water rights and long payment terms. It touts climate for fruit, easy irrigation, and health benefits, urging land purchase and cultivation under government supervised irrigation projects.
A 10 Acre Orchard Will Make Any Man Independent for Life
The text claims a 10 acre orchard can grant lifelong independence. It notes bearing land should yield ten to twenty percent on a valuation of one thousand dollars per acre. It asks readers to imagine obtaining land at flat government cost in Cato where climate soil and irrigation are ideal for fruit growing.
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Kia
Colorado
Cato
Land at First Cost From Government Opens Pine River Valley
Advertises 16 000 acres of Southern Ute Indian Reservation land in the Pine River Valley offered to settlers at 1 75 per acre exclusive of water rights. Claims guaranteed water by a reliable company by April 1910 and promotes orchard land for apples peaches pears and small fruits. Encourages quick action for access to state and government lands opening for settlers.
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Colorado
Ute
Pine River
Lands open for settlers near Durango with rich apple land
The 16000 acres of government land in Pine River Valley near Durango on the Denver and Rio Grande Railway offer prime farming and orchard potential. Water rights for irrigation are available. Registration opens July 1 at Ignacio, Colorado, with a drawing on July 15. Registration may be made anytime at the American Colonist and Trust Co in Denver.
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Durango
Denver & Rio Grande Railway
Colorado
Ignacio
Colo
Office of American Colqonist & Trust CQ
Symes Building
Denver
Pine River Valley land opening details for settlers
The notice advertises the opening of lands in the Pine River Valley and describes the surrounding country. It promises full particulars for prospective settlers and business seekers, noting hundreds of applications have been made and those who know how to secure lands will gain access to information the compilers spent years to obtain.
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Pine River Valley
Land draw offer urges prompt action for descriptive book
The notice invites readers to write immediately to receive a descriptive book and full details on how to secure land in the draw. It emphasizes acting before it is too late and provides no other names or dates.
Business Opportunities at Ignacio Colo
An advertising notice invites entrepreneurs to open a business in Ignacio Colorado on the Denver and Rio Grande line, 20 miles from Durango, at the center of 16,000 irrigation fruit acres. It forecasts rapid growth toward a 3000 resident town and urges timely occupation of a promising location.
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Ignacio
Colo
Denver & Rio Grande Ry
Durango
Drawing for Land at Ignacio Colorado July 15
The Colorado State Land Board will oversee a drawing of 16,000 acres at Ignacio on July 15 to distribute land fairly. Registration opens July 1 in Ignacio. join by sending for blanks to American Colonist & Trust Co. in the Symes Building.
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Ignacio
Colo
Office of American Colonist & Trus Co
Symes Building
Land Drawing Rules For State Land Board Notice
Q how the drawing is conducted slips numbered and drawn by a Stace Land Board representative, winner selects land first. No obligation to participate after drawing. certified check refundable. Applications register in Denver before July 1 and at either Denver or townsite office after. Residence must be established within six months of water ready. Annual cultivation required 1 16 for two years after water. final proof within three years. Land near Denver Rio Grande railroad in La Plata County. Ignacio City townsite opened with lands. Water obtainable by wells 15 to 26 feet deep. Fees total include 1 for application 1 for certificate 1.60 for proof 2 for filing proof 1 for patent.
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United States
State Land Board
Waterright
Indian Trust Fund
Colorado Land Water Supply Company
Reclamation Department of
Theederal
Stace Land Board
Denver
la Plata County
Denver & Rilo Grande
You Can Live Longer in Colorado and Make More Money
A short promotional line touts Colorado as a place where one can enjoy longer life and higher earnings, highlighting fruit-growing regions and a conservative estimate of achievable gains for visitors and residents.
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Colorado
Pine River
Union
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Free Orchard Home
Gant
American Colonist & Trust Co
Symes Bldg
Denver, Colo
Ignacio, Colo
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